To fetch water, residents trek long distances through forests, climb over rocks, and wade through thick bushes to reach the contaminated stream.
Residents of Kusaki community in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, are forced to rely on a muddy stream shared with animals as their only source of water — despite the federal government allocating over ₦50 billion for water infrastructure in the FCT this year.
A civic technology platform, Monitng, raised the alarm on Thursday following a visit to the area.
The group described the situation as distressing and called on authorities to intervene urgently.
To fetch water, residents trek long distances through forests, climb over rocks, and wade through thick bushes to reach the contaminated stream. There is no alternative — no boreholes, no tanks, no pipes.
The community is grappling with a health crisis, as residents — particularly children and the elderly — suffer from waterborne diseases such as typhoid, dysentery, and skin infections.
“What’s more troubling is the massive disconnect between the budget and reality. Despite billions earmarked for ‘potable water supply in satellite towns,’ there is nothing on the ground in Kusaki to show for it. There is no implementation, no transparency, and no accountability.”
“We are calling Wike and Senator Kingibe and other relevant government authorities and oversight bodies to investigate and take urgent action.”
“The people of Kusaki and other rural communities in the FCT deserve safe, clean water, not silence, not suffering.”
SHOCKING!!!
Dear @GovWike & Sen @IretiKingibe
Earlier today, our team visited the Kusaki community in Kuje Area Council, FCT, Abuja. The reality on the ground is distressing. Residents are crying out for help over the terrible state of their only water source. In 2024 alone,… pic.twitter.com/ddSnT1lPHi
— MonITNG (@monitng) April 30, 2025
A video shared by Monitng shows a resident drinking from the muddy stream, while the path to the water source is nothing but a broken, rugged road filled with hardship.
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Abuja Residents Share Muddy Stream With Animals Despite FCT's N50billion Water Budget – Sahara Reporters
